Western Isles' Peat and Diesel to replace UK Eurovision star Sam Ryder after he cancelled performance at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival near Beauly due to illness
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Popular Western Isles band Peat and Diesel are set to save the day at the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival.
The trio from Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis are on their way to the festival site near Beauly after UK Eurovision star Sam Ryder had to cancel tonight's performance due to illness.
Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder cancels Belladrum performance
A post by festival organisers on social media stated: "Western Isle's Rescue Mission in Operation!
"We are delighted to announce that the one and only Peat & Diesel are sailing in to save the day and headline the Hot House Stage this evening at 9.45pm."
Peat and Diesel comprise Calum 'Boydie' MacLeod, Innes Scott and Uilly Macleod
Band entertains fans in Inverness music store
The band formed over Saturday sessions at the band members' homes in Stornoway and they grew in popularity through exposure on social media.
